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NBCUniversal

Legal Intern Review

at NBCUniversal

Placement (10 Months+)

Legal/Law

Review Submitted: May 2024

Overall Rating

4.2 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4.8/5 - Skills Development
3.5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.8/5 - Company Culture
3.5/5 - Overall Experience
3/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Assisting lawyers with the execution of agreements for acquiring and distributing films and development and production of original content. Day-to-day includes contract execution on Docusign; legal administration; assisting non-legal teams with queries; contract analysis on an ad-hoc basis; drafting of agreements under the supervision of a lawyer; researching new legal developments relevant to the business.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was able to suggest ideas or areas to research and given full control, ability to carry out independent work. I was given full responsibility over the legal admin and lightly supervised over legal work.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
contract drafting; problem solving (creating solutions to create better efficiency in our processes); contract analysis; legal research; teamwork; communication; Office 365; presentation skills/public speaking.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I took part in a mentorship scheme in the company and received a lot of support from my mentor. I was able to build a network of people both outside my team and within my team that allowed me to have introductions to a variety of people and roles that I'm interested in. My team were always happy to answer my questions and take the time to explain concepts with patience.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
3/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
4/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Everyone is very friendly and approachable. A very welcoming and inclusive culture. Easy-going culture.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I really enjoyed my year at NBCUniversal. I would love to come back. It's been a great experience learning about the film industry and the wider business. The company has great initiatives to foster an inclusive community. I've had the chance to expand my network and be inspired to pursue a career in this industry.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
3/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at NBCUniversal
3/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend NBCUniversal to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to NBCUniversal
Be yourself! Show that you're eager to learn and expand your knowledge and show an interest in the role/business.
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